This article captures what JudgementDay foresaw and said now almost two years ago:

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/2010
03/jobless-america-future

It's a long article, and no fun whatever to read. Pour yourself a stiff drink...

I think whatever truth there is in the ideas is clearly evident just by reading the comments on these boards.
Too bad there's no god, because one sure would be nice.